Macdonald, John. Interview with Lyon, Samuel, 1764-1856; (1844). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1895. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 124 - Saml. Lyon: Col. Green surprised about a mile below Pines Bridge. British crossed Blenis's ford a mile below Pines bridge - Green's quarters three fourths of a mile north from the ford on a high hill. Delancey's party came up the road leading by the Chappequa Meeting House - (White Plains or Saw Mill River road ?) They halted about two miles south …

They pursued the Refugees from the Croton, and first saw them at the great white wood tree where Andre was taken, and overtook them at the village of Irving [where the village of Irvington now stands]. Took the cattle, two prisoners and four horses. The rest escaped in a swamp - one wounded - Lyon one of the volunteers - All mounted - Cornet Thomas Merritt was a brother of …